Despite the festive season, ‘Baby John’ opens with ₹12.5 crore, falling short of the dominance maintained by ‘Pushpa 2’ and Kannada film ‘Max’.
December 26, 2024: Christmas Day brought a flurry of excitement to the box office, but Varun Dhawan’s ‘Baby John’ failed to capitalise on the festive momentum. According to early estimates from Sacnilk, the film earned approximately ₹12.5 crore on its opening day, falling below industry expectations of ₹13 crore.
‘Pushpa 2’ Continues to Dominate
Meanwhile, Allu Arjun’s blockbuster ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’ continued its remarkable run, collecting ₹19.75 crore on its 21st day in theaters. Despite facing competition from new releases, the Sukumar directorial remains unstoppable, driven by Allu Arjun’s powerful performance and an engaging storyline.
Kannada Film ‘Max’ Shines Bright
Adding to the competitive Christmas lineup was Kichcha Sudeep’s ‘Max’, which surprised everyone by earning ₹10 crore on its opening day. This marked the highest-ever opening for a Kannada film in 2024, showing significant promise for an extended holiday weekend run.
Mixed Reviews Impact ‘Baby John’
‘Baby John’ showcases Varun Dhawan in a high-energy action role, but early mixed reviews and intense competition from established blockbusters like ‘Pushpa 2’ and the fresh success of ‘Max’ have dented its opening prospects.
What Lies Ahead?
While ‘Baby John’ had a decent start, it will need strong word-of-mouth publicity and consistent footfall over the weekend to sustain itself in a fiercely competitive market.
As for ‘Pushpa 2’, its box office success continues to soar, inching closer to becoming one of the highest-grossing films of all time.
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